An EFSA-led international team has developed a method to identify and define climate-related emerging risks for food and feed, nutrition, plant and animal health. A new report details the CLEFSA approach with a webinar planned later in 2020.
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The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has today published the findings for waves one and two of the Covid-19 Consumer Tracker.
It’s just like clockwork. Every summer, at least one cyclospora outbreak is announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These outbreaks are always linked to fresh produce that does not go through a kill step such as heating bef
Union Hall Smoked Fish is recalling the above batch of its Smoked Salmon Paté due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batch.
This article introduces artificial intelligence (AI) terminology and definitions to a food safety audience and outlines the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations when adopting AI-based technologies at retail.
Based on evidence from whole-genome sequencing (WGS), epidemiologic investigation, and food purchase histories, the USDA-FSIS was able to identify and facilitate removal of adulterated product from commerce and prevent further illnesses.
The European Commission has published guidance on food safety management systems (FSMS) for small retailers and donated food.
It aims to support small businesses such as butchers, bakeries, grocers, and ice cream shops in implementing EU rules to ens
Results of checks at the border on food by Belgian and Swiss authorities and French controls on seafood products have revealed varying levels of non-compliance.
In Belgium, the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) inspectors were i
Abstract
Invasive listeriosis is a severe foodborne infection in humans and is difficult to control. Listeriosis incidence is increasing worldwide, but some countries have implemented molecular surveillance programs to improve recognition and managem
DO YOU KNOW YOUR CANNELLONI FROM YOUR CANNELLINI AND YOUR MOCHA FROM YOUR MATCHA? GIVE THIS ISSUE’S FOOD QUIZ A TRY AND YOU COULD BE IN WITH THE CHANCE OF WINNING A FANTASTIC PRIZE!
Question 1: Which nut is used to make marzipan?
Question 2: Which ‘F
FOOD LABELLING AND CONSUMER TRUST SEMINAR
A safefood seminar on “Food Labelling and Consumer Trust” was held in partnership with The Institute for Global Food Security, Queen’s University Belfast on 5th December 2019. The seminar was designed for thos
A chance to Learn
Chief Medical Scientist Niamh Phillips at the Public Health Microbiology Laboratory in St. Finbarr’s Hospital Cork explains how the safefood Knowledge Network has benefited her work.
Dubliner in a Niamh Phillips has always had a keen
Should insects be on the menu?
In some parts of the world edible insects are a common dish. Should those of us in the west be considering them as a food source too, asks journalist David Burrows.
n the west, insects are not part of our traditional diet
A Helping Hand
Peter Simpson Head of Food Technology at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise in Co Tyrone on providing vital support to the agri-food industry - and innovations in healthy food.
A school visit to what is now his current
Updated technical guidance follows changes to food allergen labelling which come into effect from October 2021
The FSA has today published updated technical guidance for allergen labelling following changes for pre-packed for direct sale food. These
Professor Guy Poppy, our outgoing Chief Scientific Adviser has today published his final CSA report focusing on the role of science and evidence in our risk analysis process.
The COVID-19 pandemic was one of the main topics of discussion as the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Board met this week for the first time since 11 March.
Non-essential retailers in England and Northern Ireland are now allowed to reopen as long as they adhere to Covid-19 safety measures, but food producers have been hard at it all the way through the crisis.
Finnebrogue in Northern Ireland supplies sau
Primula Ltd. (UK) is recalling the above Primula Cheese Spreads in tubes as manufacturing controls that could potentially affect the safety of these products could not be demonstrated satisfactorily by the company. A recall from consumers is being c
The Secretary of State for Health has announced the appointment of Dr Ruth Hussey CB, OBE, DL as Deputy Chair of the Food Standards Agency. Her appointment begins on 1 July for three years.
